Planning And Supply Chain Manager

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive seat on ET

Early finish Fridays

25 days holiday

Lead a small team

Growth backing

Ground-up systems

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function in Ferndown as the business doubles output. You will join the Executive Team and help build the systems and supplier relationships to enable fast growth.

You will manage a small team, source components, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings while ensuring reliable supply. A Bachelor's in Planning or Supply Chain and manufacturing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Proven planning and supply chain experience within manufacturing.
• Experience leading and motivating a small team.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent numerical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a planning and supply chain team of three.
• Plan demand, production schedules and stock levels to support doubling output.
• Source components for R&D and engineering projects with internal teams.
• Build partnerships with customers and suppliers and assess supplier risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts and Incoterms.
• Control spend and drive cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Excel

Forecasting

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning / Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Planning & Supply Chain Manager - Ferndown - up to £50,000 per annum

Lead the planning and supply chain strategy for a business set to double its output next year, as Planning and Supply Chain Manager on up to £50,000.
You'll take a seat on the Executive Team, with real influence over how a fast-growing, investment-backed manufacturer scales up.
This is a chance to build the systems, supplier relationships and plans that make that growth happen.

As a Planning and Supply Chain Manager, you will benefit from:

• A seat on the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to the CEO
• Early finish every Friday at 12:30pm, with flexibility where needed
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (including a Christmas shutdown)
• Leadership of your own team of three
• Strong investment backing and a clear growth plan, giving you the stability to plan ahead
• The chance to shape processes and systems from the ground up

As a Planning and Supply Chain Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and developing a planning and supply chain team of three
• Planning demand, production schedules and stock levels to support a doubling in output from around 400 to 800 units
• Sourcing new components for R&D and engineering projects, working closely with internal teams
• Building partnerships with customers and suppliers, assessing supplier risk and performance
• Negotiating pricing, payment terms, contracts and Incoterms to secure reliable supply
• Controlling spend and finding savings, including quicker and more efficient ways to build products

As a Planning and Supply Chain Manager, your experience will include:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Planning / Supply Chain Management
• Proven planning and supply chain experience within manufacturing
• A background in manufacturing engineering would be a real advantage
• Experience leading and motivating a small team
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence managing supplier relationships
• A forward-thinking, positive attitude and strong numerical and Excel skills

If you're ready to take ownership of a supply chain at the heart of a business on a serious growth journey, this Planning and Supply Chain Manager role is your opportunity to make your mark.

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